James McMurtry at Paste Studio NYC live at The Manhattan Center

[@daniellemalan8832]

McMurtry has it all. He's right there with Van Zandt and Dylan.

[@ljgsuper]

he's better that Dylan on the stings and he's better than Van Zandt lyrically . .

[@ronpapes4413]

could we maybe add a Gordon Lightfoot flavour to this great sound we are hearing....yes?

[@natelemay3063]

@@ljgsuper thats a bold claim but i gotta agree

[@jeffanderson8384]

@@ronpapes4413 Given that they were both fond of twelve strings and fantastic lyricists.

[@Heisenbrick]

Is that really only 1 guitar, I know it has twice the strings but it sounds like 2 players, Wow!

[@semidav1]

The Mark Twain of song writers, guitar players and singers! 👍👍

[@steveb796]

As good a songwriter he is he’s an amazing guitarist.

[@larsb8036]

Under 10.000 views since Feb 2018, that's just plain ridiculous, guy deserves way more..

[@robertstrobel3397]

Love the clarity of the vocals. Can make out every word.

[@MrSeeker42]

sE Gemini II dual-tube microphone. Good luck finding one.

[@songpoets-ramcey]

One of the best storytellers in the biz. Thanks for the songs, James. And thanks, Paste. Ramcey in Nashville

[@billbloomer9852]

Ramcey. .yer right !

[@howardrobinson4938]

Don't think he can pull off a better "Copper Canteen" than that. Stellar!

[@paulelliott3220]

Absolute class from a truly great songwriter Wonderful indeed

[@bobchisholm9095]

His song writing is so straight forward and real , tells it like it really is , no bullshit

[@johnswan8546]

Can’t believe his not worldwide famous..so good!🤩

[@howardrobinson4938]

I guess if he'd smile more. Oh, and write candy cane lyrics.

[@poppacooter]

first time i heard him, dang he's good.

[@ljgsuper]

11 minutes in and this is AS GOOD AS KZbin GETS

[@sfl8646]

Love James McMurtry and all his creative kind.

[@tigvi3429]

One of the absolute best songwriters and musicians going these days. I have all of his stuff and hoping for more soon.

[@JohnSmith-dh4gw]

Doing well for the son of a Texas Legend. Old folks like me are starting to ask "Which one was better?" His Father's sword was words. James wields his instrument similarly. Watching him carve his legend.

[@joannehack7588]

son Curtis is awesome as well

[@howardrobinson4938]

"There but for the grace of God I go." Who could use THAT in a song...only James McMurtry.

[@jakesnake942]

Thank u James. Mcmurtry

[@richardjohnson3463]

The 12 string maestro, great session

[@zibabird]

McMurty = lyrical excellence. Thank you for posting. shared.

[@sheffieldlane5769]

I love how much he hates small talk. I could hang out with him all day.

[@sfl8646]

Nice performance of a beautiful song.

[@silver-hammer]

Great to know irony still exists in music, great class.

[@gwag8410]

He makes that 12 string talk, he has something to say too, very cool, especially these days....

[@johnidstrom952]

National Treasure.

[@winkleoop]

expose his talent to those who never considered

[@andrewstahl3531]

an icon

[@Tokeland9]

One of my all-time favs!

[@a-bcards4148]

I’ve seen him 9 times in concert...not sure he ever played this one live. It’s a gem; ‘Where’d You Hide the Body is a great album 👍

[@howardrobinson4938]

saw

[@TheBizniche]

The Best!

[@CBbehereNOW]

Fabulous to hear...long time fan! ❤

[@jakerashkind7727]

HIs songwriting could be studied in creative writing classes as a lesson in using specific, concrete details. The specifics speak to the universal. What a great writer.

[@steveb796]

He also uses empty space incredibly - by that I mean where you would expect a line he leaves it empty. The chorus of Rubio and Carlos. My all time favorite of his for the imagery he narrates.

[@leehillhouse712]

I love these songs and the way he sings them.

[@mikep249]

Dang, this guy is the best ever. Bobby Zimmerman! (Bob Dylan) incarnate, and I'm from Minnesota.

[@charlie.something]

stop it. don't be silly.

[@chasvonplatten1298]

Very nice. I enjoyed that session. It has to be brutal to be up early and show up at a studio to perform.

[@jdubhman]

Bravo! Definitely can carry a tune. - The host is a real gentleman also - Nice!

[@joshuabrande2417]

A truly fine writer. He also makes me sad that I sold my 12 string.

[@casesoutherland4175]

Daddy knows how to preach! ❤❤🎸🎸

[@brianwaite6310]

My insight into america

[@murrayjimm]

Check out his Facebook live shows Sun at 1 and Wed night at 8pm. His contribution to the COVID issue.

[@scottstrassels3129]

anyone know who built that beautiful 12-string? model? looks like an OM maybe. thanks!

[@ericminer753]

D Angelico

[@rrseitz1306]

...damn fine hat....yup.

[@toterola451]

Mojo Nixon, the straw boss over at SiriusXM Outlaw Country, calls Mr. McMurtry "America's Existential Poet". Works for me.

[@winkleoop]

mellencamp mcmurtry aaronoff crane (wanchic) Roberts ???

[@victorrhone6785]

12 string is talking. Good stuff

[@peadartmacruairi]

Sármhaith - liricí agus giotár.

[@davidlabelle361]

Fuckin’ A.

[@winkleoop]

twitch

[@ifbeerandbackroadswasapers6923]

🍻🎸🚬👍

[@creativeflowguitar1851]

His 12 string fed mine to a gator in the bayou. It will be missed.

[@joannehack7588]

Your grandmother was right